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Bleed 2

2D arcade shooter with midair dodges and bullet reflection

Ian Campbell · Released Feb 8, 2017

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 581
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Jun 18, 2022
Minimum PC
512MB (XNA 4.0 compatible
2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is Bleed 2?

You play Wryn in a 2D action platformer as she fights an invading force of villains. Across seven levels with more than 25 boss fights, you shoot enemies and use slow motion to navigate attacks. Four difficulty settings change enemy placement and boss patterns.

For you if...

  • +you want local co-op and have at least one gamepad
  • +you like single-life arcade runs and randomly generated challenges

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer story-heavy games with a slower pace

What players say

97% of 581 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive controls, fast combat, and soundtrack. The most common complaint is the short campaign.

Screenshots and trailer

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Bleed 2 system requirements

Minimum: 512MB (XNA 4.0 compatible, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Processor
2.0 Ghz dual core
Graphics
512MB video card (XNA 4.0 compatible, Shader Model 2.0 or higher)
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
Xbox 360 controller supported

Does Bleed 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Bleed 2 run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
33
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Bleed 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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